England's men's cricket team continues to face challenges in ODI formats, having only won against Bangladesh and the Netherlands in away series since the introduction of the Hundred, signifying the decline of the 50-over format. As they prepare for their first ODI against India, the team sees the return of Joe Root after over a year, aiming to rejuvenate their performance. With a strong Indian squad featuring Varun Chakravarthy and seasoned players like Virat Kohli, England's path to victory is steep, yet the team hopes to leverage their Bazball tactics in a competitive series.
Since the Hundred was introduced, the only teams England's men have beaten in away ODI series are Bangladesh and the Netherlands, highlighting the decline of domestic 50-over cricket.
The most talked-about tweak is the return of Joe Root for the first time in more than a year, indicating a significant change to England's white-ball strategy.
Varun Chakravarthy has been added to the squad after impressive performances against England, showing India's depth and talent ahead of the ODI series.
England faces a tough battle as India's lineup includes seasoned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, making them favorites ahead of the match.
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